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Lead-Safe Renovations by Certified EPA RRP Professionals

Protecting Your Family's Health While Transforming Your Home

"At Phinney Ridge Painting, we take lead safety seriously. Our EPA RRP certification ensures your project follows all federal safety guidelines to protect your family from lead hazards."

What is EPA RRP Certification?

The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program is designed to protect against lead-based paint hazards during renovations in homes built before 1978. Certified contractors like Phinney Ridge Painting are trained to:

Properly test for lead presence
Set up containment areas to prevent dust spread
Use specialized equipment and techniques
Clean thoroughly following specific protocols
Dispose of waste safely and legally
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Why Lead Safety Matters

Lead-based paint in homes built before 1978 poses serious health risks, especially to:

Young children under 6 years old
Pregnant women
Elderly individuals with compromised immune systems
Pets

We believe that high-quality workmanship provides long-term value. Anything short of top-quality service is a disservice to your home. Your house is an investment, we want to help you protect it.

Our Lead-Safe Process

1

Assessment & Education

100 years of combined painting experience

2

Planning & Preparation

We create a customized containment strategy

3

Safe Work Practices

Our team uses specialized equipment to minimize dust

4

Thorough Cleanup

We follow EPA protocols for complete dust removal

Benefits of Hiring Phinney Ridge Painting For Lead-Safe Renovations

Health Protection

Choosing Phinney Ridge Painting means choosing a partner that values the safety of our employees, customers, and the community.

Local Expertise

We understand Seattle’s unique housing stock and regulations

Peace of Mind

Relax knowing our certified team follows strict lead-safe practices to protect your family, home, and environment every step of the way.

Professional Results

Enjoy beautiful renovations without compromising safety

Service Areas

Proudly serving the neighborhoods of Seattle and the greater metro area since 2007.


Not in our service area? Feel free to contact us if you are located outside of our service area and we will see if your project is a good fit.

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Our Team

Our people and culture of excellence is the secret behind our success. We collectively strive to be the best in our industry every single day.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Don't just take our word for it - see what our clients have to say about their experience working with us.

Very good process from start to finish - protected everything, cleaned up appropriately each day, then did a final touchup and clean up that left me searching for something to find wrong.

Kevin C.

The entire staff at Phinney Ridge was responsible, always on time, very good at communicating what needed to be done and what they were going to do, and generally very professional to deal with.

Martha L.

From the courtesy of all we interacted with to get our project lined up, to the expert craftsmen who did the work complete with a thorough cleanup post project, we could not be more pleased with the PRP!

Mary C.

I wish more contractors were like Phinney Ridge Painting. Their team was responsive, attentive to detail, always showed up on time, and delivered quality work, including tricky deck and siding repairs.

Alexander K.

The painting crews were punctual, organized, neat, friendly, and did excellent work. The paint job turned out wonderfully. We are 100% happy and fully recommend PRP!

Jean P.

I really can't say enough good things about the owner, Nik. He has so much passion for his trade, company, and employees that it's truly inspiring. He completely blew away the competition!

Anna G.

They did a fantastic job. Great attention to detail. Prepped areas for painting very carefully. Protected the house very well.

Frank M.

Phinney Ridge did a great job on our home. They offered a color consultation with their service (which was a huge benefit to us and avoided a potential mistake on color).

Amanda M.

Our experience was as you would hope for all your home improvement contractor contacts. They were professional, courteous, reasonably priced, and did an outstanding job on the work.

Chris M.

High-quality work that will last a long time. Detailed bid, professional process, great people. Highly recommend.

Jessa Z.

If you're looking for the highest quality standards and finest detailing, you'll get it from Phinney Ridge. Plus they are very friendly and professional.

Frank C.

Phinney Ridge Painting did an amazing job on my home. Our 1961 home had not been painted in decades and after a lot of professionally executed hard work, it looks brand new.

Daniel H.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know we can’t answer all of your questions without talking to you first, so here are a few of the most common we get from our clients.

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We’re committed to protecting your home and your family. With our certified team, proven safety practices, and dedication to respectful, clean workspaces, you can feel confident your project is in expert hands.

We collect and dispose of all hazardous materials according to EPA guidelines to ensure your home and the environment stay safe.

There is a small additional cost for lead-safe work, which reflects the extra labor, materials, and safety measures involved. We’ll provide transparent pricing upfront.

Lead-safe projects may take slightly longer due to containment and cleanup protocols, but the peace of mind and safety are well worth the added care.

We take every precaution to keep your home and loved ones safe, including sealing off the work area, using HEPA vacuums, and performing a detailed cleanup when the job is done.

Lead-safe work includes containing the work area, minimizing dust, using proper protective equipment, and thoroughly cleaning up afterward to prevent contamination.

Yes, we are an EPA-certified lead-safe firm. Our team is trained to safely contain and remove lead hazards while following all federal and state regulations.

If your home was built before 1978, there’s a good chance it contains lead paint. We can help assess whether lead-safe practices are needed during your project.

Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, which can pose serious health risks—especially to children and pregnant women—if it's disturbed during painting or renovation.